New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Glenlossie
★ 5.00
£41
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Glenlossie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 46% |
| Age | 3 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £40.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £41.
For beginners: Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £40.75)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.75 vs £39.95)
Who should buy New?
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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